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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherAtria Books
ISBN-101501156586
ISBN-139781501156588
eBay Product ID (ePID)227688655
Product Key Features
Edition37
Book TitleBirth of a Nation : Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / General, United States / 19th Century, Essays, Historical, African American
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorNate Parker
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight18.6 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-038642
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal791.4372
SynopsisThis official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation , surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner., This official tie-in to the highly acclaimed film, The Birth of a Nation , surveys the history and legacy of Nat Turner, the leader of one of the most renowned slave rebellions on American soil, while also exploring Turner's relevance to contemporary dialogues on race relations. Based on astounding events in American history, The Birth of a Nation is the epic story of one man championing the spirit of resistance as he leads a rough-and-tumble group into a revolt against injustice and slavery. Breathing new life into a story that has been rife with controversy and prejudice for over two centuries, the film follows the rise of the visionary Virginian slave, Nat Turner. Hired out by his owner to preach to and placate slaves on drought-plagued plantations, Turner eventually transforms into an inspired, impassioned, and fierce anti-slavery leader. Beautifully illustrated with stills from the movie and original illustrations, the book also features an essay by writer/director, Nate Parker, contributions by members of the cast and crew, and commentary by educator Brian Favors and historians Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Daina Ramey Berry who place Nat Turner and the rebellion he led into historical context. The Birth of a Nation reframes the way we think about slavery and resistance as it explores the passion, determination, and faith that inspired Nat Turner to sacrifice everything for freedom.